Things
to see
The Polana Hotel, with its rambling lines and
tall palm trees, is typical of the style of
Mediterranean-influenced architecture which
graces the city. Another good example is the
Natural History Museum, with its tall spires
and stone fretwork. The Hotel’s sports
facilities include tennis, bowling, sauna, massage,
free-weights, cardiovascular and aerobics training, swimming pool
and there are plenty of scenic walks along the
undulating white cliffs that front the hotel
and enjoy magnificent vistas out over the endless
blue waters of Maputo Bay.
The most important landmark
is the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Concecião,
the heart of the original settlement over a
century ago. The palatial Central Railway Station
with its copper dome is also well worth a visit.
Maputo (the name was changed
in 1975) has long been famous for its seafood,
especially its spicy peri-peri prawns, which
can be found at many of the local restaurants.
Pop down to the Central Municipal Market to
buy fresh cashews, which are grown in the rural
areas.
For nightlife, visit one of
the many bars and clubs on Feira Popular, where
you can dance all night to the Afro/Latino beat.
A regular ferry service takes
visitors from the harbour to Inhaca Island to
see the maritime museum and the old lighthouse,
and to Inhaca’s close neighbour, Portuguese
Island, with pristine sandy shores.
An excursion just south of
Maputo will take you into the swamplands of
the 236.000 hectare Maputo Elephant Reserve.
The Reserve stretches from the southern tip
of Inhaca Island to the South African border,
covering a wide range of habitats, from rolling
grass plains to untouched coastline. Around
180 to 200 elephant roam the Reserve.
Serena Special Occasions
We are experienced in and equipped to cater
for a wide range of private functions, receptions,
parties and formal events. We also excel in
ensuring that your special occasion is not merely
memorable, but entirely unique.
Services include:
Individually themed menus
Poolside cocktails
Live music, vivid cultural entertainment
Leisure
Attractions
We can organise snorkelling, game fishing, scuba
diving and horse riding.
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